ART-261: Darkroom Photography II

School
Liberal Arts
Division
Fine & Performing Arts
Department
Graphic Design
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Art
Course Number
261
Course Title
Darkroom Photography II
Credit Hours
3.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
92.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
ART-161
Catalog Course Description

Emphasizes how to refine darkroom techniques and the aesthetics of the photographic experience.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Goal Statement

Designed to further extend the student’s photoskills.

Core Course Topics
  1. Use of adjustable film-based camera.
  2. Assignments based on controlled lighting.
  3. Assignments designed for the student to organize and produce large bodies of work.
  4. Hands-on processing of black and white film.
  5. Hands-on processing of black and white prints in the darkroom.
  6. Design and aesthetic considerations appropriate to making/understanding photographic works.
  7. Group critiquing of the produced photoworks.
  8. Presentation of large bodies of work.
  9. Research skills - how to use the library, Internet and gallery/museum field trips.
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  • Use an adjustable still-film-based camera effectively.
  • Perform film processing techniques successfully.
  • Produce high-quality black & white prints.
  • Expand/refine skills in pictorial composition.
  • Present a series of photoworks effectively.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Photographic projects

Produce a series of 20 sequenced photoworks.

  • Emphasis of this series should be on the photographic aspect.
  • Method of presentation should control the sequencing aspect (ex.: book format).

Produce a series of 20 photographs using controlled lighting.

  • Continuous artificial light (tungsten) is employed.
  • Discontinuous artificial light (strobe) is also used.
  • Subject variation encouraged.

Produce a series of 20 photographs of choice.

  • Student required to present written statement of theme before starting work.
  • Emphasis on photographic aspect of work.
  • Appropriate presentation of work (ex. matted prints)
Texts

A Short Course in Photography, by London & Stone

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No
Effective Term
Fall 2022